to add to or build
1add — [ æd ] verb *** 1. ) transitive to put something with another thing or group of things: When the sauce is thick, add the cheese. add something to something: They ve added two major companies to their impressive list of clients. Here s another… …
2add on to — ˌadd ˈon to [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they add on to he/she/it adds on to present participle adding on to past tense …
3build onto — [phrasal verb] build onto (something) or build (something) onto (something) : to add (a new room) to a structure that already exists They built a new garage onto their house. They built onto their house …
4add — [v1] simple arithmetical process of increase; accumulation calculate, cast, compute, count, count up, do addition, enumerate, figure, reckon, reckon up, sum, summate, tally, tot*, total, tote*, tot up*; concept 764 Ant. subtract add [v2] adjoin,… …
5build something on — ˌbuild sthˈon | ˌbuild sth ˈonto sth derived to add sth (for example, an extra room) to an existing structure by building • They ve built an extension on. • The new wing was built onto the hospital last year. Main entry: ↑build …
6build something onto something — ˌbuild sthˈon | ˌbuild sth ˈonto sth derived to add sth (for example, an extra room) to an existing structure by building • They ve built an extension on. • The new wing was built onto the hospital last year. Main entry: ↑build …
7add to — index accumulate (enlarge), aggravate (exacerbate), amend, amplify, build (augment), collect ( …
8build — I (augment) verb add to, aggrandize, amplify, develop, elevate, enhance, enlarge, expand, extend, grow, heighten, increase, lift, magnify, make higher, make larger, parlay, pyramid, raise, rise, swell II (construct) verb achieve, assemble,… …
9build on — build up, gradually add to (a building or existing accomplishments); expand gradually, broaden …
10build on something — build on (something) to add another thing to something that already exists. In his new book he builds on his own discoveries, and he builds on current theory. The president is building upon the extraordinary commitment to volunteerism Americans… …